From Columbus to Castro: The History of the Caribbean, 1492-1969Dr. William's purpose, as he explains in his foreword, is twofold: to set the record straight by collating all existing knowledge of the Caribbean in realtion to the rest of the world, and to provide, through greater awareness of its heritage of exploitation and neglect, a sure foundation for the economic integration of the region to which, as a statesman, he is firmly committed. |
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... House of Trade , for its regulation and encouragement . The restric- tion of the trade to a single Spanish port was reaffirmed . But Cadiz , despite its superior facilities , lost its monopoly to Seville , the wealthiest and most ...
... House of Trade , for its regulation and encouragement . The restric- tion of the trade to a single Spanish port was reaffirmed . But Cadiz , despite its superior facilities , lost its monopoly to Seville , the wealthiest and most ...
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... House Servant , of Good Character . WILLIAM , about 5 Years old , a Labourer . NANCY , an excellent House Servant and Nurse . The MEN L.longing to " LEECH'S " Estate , and the WOMAN to Mrs. D. SMIT MALE and FEMALE SLAVES . ROBERT BAGLEY ...
... House Servant , of Good Character . WILLIAM , about 5 Years old , a Labourer . NANCY , an excellent House Servant and Nurse . The MEN L.longing to " LEECH'S " Estate , and the WOMAN to Mrs. D. SMIT MALE and FEMALE SLAVES . ROBERT BAGLEY ...
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... house of Saint - Domingue , had this intellectual consequence -they made the Negro slave trade and slavery morally untenable thereafter anywhere in the world . The West Indian planters , however , were the last persons whom one would ...
... house of Saint - Domingue , had this intellectual consequence -they made the Negro slave trade and slavery morally untenable thereafter anywhere in the world . The West Indian planters , however , were the last persons whom one would ...
Contents
Introduction 10 | 10 |
Westward Ho | 13 |
Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of the West Indies | 18 |
Copyright | |
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